Interviewing Resources

Are you preparing for a full-time job interview? Maybe you would like some practice before interviewing for an internship. Career Development can help you polish your interviewing skills!

Before you interview, make certain you have done your homework - focus your research on the following areas:

  • Know Yourself (Skills, Interests, Goals, Potential Contributions to an Organization)
  • Know the Job (Study the Job Description, Research Similar Positions, Gather Average Salary Data)
  • Know the Company (Mission, Goals, Locations, Future Directions)
  • Know the Industry (Trends, Technology)

Interactive Interview Website:
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Interview Handouts: 
Practice Interview Questions 
Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions
Teacher Candidate Interview Questions
Questions You Can Ask in an Interview 

Informational Interviewing is a helpful way to explore different career options. Informational Interviewing involves speaking to a professional in a career field that interests you, and asking frank questions to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to pursue that career.
 
Informational Interviewing Handouts:
Exploring Careers Through Informational Interviewing
Informational Interviewing Questions
 
Would you like to test the waters with a Mock Interview before you jump into the real thing? Each year, Career Development hosts a Mock Interview Day event in October. Look for special announcements on campus, or call 419.448.2058 for details.